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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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Default OTG Shims installed ***Pics***

These One Ton Garage Shims are awesome, very easy to install, and make the rear wheels look a lot better....





Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:36 AM
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looks great keep it up
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Looking pretty good.
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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just need to get some new rims and then I will order the OTG ...
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JdMBboFSD
just need to get some new rims and then I will order the OTG ...
They are definately worth it......
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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dave it looks like you are installing everything before the mod day what gives,
I know I know the mods where calling your name to install them..............

keep the mods coming...........
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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They are such beautiful little things, I felt bad hiding them back there...
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TheScionicMan
They are such beautiful little things, I felt bad hiding them back there...
I know..... That's the same way I felt.....
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by manejounxa
dave it looks like you are installing everything before the mod day what gives,
I know I know the mods where calling your name to install them..............
You got that right.....
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:54 AM
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Yes, those spacers are definitely something that shouldn't be hidden from view. I would still be running them if I wasn't able to get rear camber plates. Maybe the next will have a set also, should I not locate another set of camber plates.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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The OTG shims are a mod that you don't really notice until you're next to someone that doesn't have them. When I put them on, I looked at it and thought, "hrm, did it change at all?" Then I looked at my car next to a stock xB and it really pops at you.

Here's mine:
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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Did the shims affect the handling or are the just for looks?
peace tjd!
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tjdxscion
Did the shims affect the handling or are the just for looks?
peace tjd!
I can't really feel the difference......but I'm sure it helps a little bit with the handling since the wheels are further apart...
Old Apr 16, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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Would of been cool to see some before and after pics. Looks good though, I imagine the take away some of the fender's "overbite". I'll have to try these on the xA.
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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Where do you buy them and how much?
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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http://onetongarage.com/products/rea...him/index.html
$65
I've been considering doing this around the same time I do my trd suspension swap, but I'm still running stock wheels. Is it still worth it?
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 03:12 AM
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this is with the OTG shims also, it makes the box sexier with 'em on

Old Apr 17, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Satmax
Would of been cool to see some before and after pics. Looks good though, I imagine the take away some of the fender's "overbite". I'll have to try these on the xA.
Before pic:


After pic:
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by StackTrayce
http://onetongarage.com/products/rear_spacer_shim/index.html
$65
I've been considering doing this around the same time I do my trd suspension swap, but I'm still running stock wheels. Is it still worth it?
Yes...I think it's still worth it. It is a subtle difference that does look a lot better. Van is awesome to work with!
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:40 AM
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i know that these shims are $65 a kit, according to the OTG wesite, is that for both sides or just one?



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